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The press briefing ahead of the extraordinary European Council of 17 October 2023 will take place today Monday 16 October 2023 at 13.00. This briefing will be "off the record". The press briefing will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions either in person at the Justus Lipsius building press room or remotely. To attend the even...
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Good morning, Thank you and sorry for being late, but many things are happening in the world today. There are 6 hours difference between Beijing and Europe and I have to take care [also] of other events. Finally, I am in China. I tried to come twice. For one reason or another, the travel had to be postponed. Finally, I had the opportunity to come. I am very happy. I had two intense days i...
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Ten years ago, Syria became a State party to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). Since then, the Syrian regime has failed to comply with its own obligations under this Convention. In the years since the start of the war in Syria, the regime in Damascus has repeatedly used chemical weapons on the Syrian territory against its own people, causing numerous victims, especially among the civil...
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The European Union condemns in the strongest possible terms the suicide attack on a Shia Mosque in Pul-e-Khumri, Baghlan province targeting worshippers during Friday prayers and killing at least seven of them. Attacks that deliberately target civilians are violations of fundamental human rights and international humanitarian law. The human rights of all Afghans, including the right to life and ...
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The people of Liberia shown a strong commitment to democracy in the peaceful general elections held on 10 October as well as throughout the process. The elections took place in a calm environment with Liberians showing up in good numbers on election day. Key stakeholders have fulfilled their pledge to promote a peaceful election environment. Following an invitation from the Government of Lib...
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The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President Josep Borrell and the Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi held the 12th EU-China Strategic Dialogue on 13 October 2023 in Beijing. They discussed bilateral relations between the European Union and China in view of the upcoming EU-...
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola will visit Israel tomorrow Friday to express solidarity with the victims of the Hamas terrorist attacks, and meet with Israeli leadership. The programme of the visit will be announced later. Download (27.964 kB - PDF) Contacts for media Eric MAMER ...
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Dear Maia, Madam President, It is very good to see you again. We saw each other at the European Political Community in Granada last week. And indeed, as you said, six months ago, you also hosted this very special Summit of the European Political Community, right here in Chişinău. And you did it brilliantly. It was natural for us to gather in Moldova. Because Europe's heart beats so strong...
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Dear Sir or Madam, The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) kindly invites you to the Seminar on the CSAM Proposal: “The Point of No Return?”. An event dedicated to the ongoing legislative works on the European Commission’s Regulation Proposal on Child Sexual Abuse Material. When: Monday 23 October 2023 from 13:00 to 15:00 CET Where: European Parliament, room tbc The Regula...
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High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell will travel to China from 12 to 14 October. On 13 October, HR/VP Borrell will co-chair the 12th EU-China Strategic Dialogue together with Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The dialogue will allow for discussions on EU-China bilateral relations, international and regional issues, global challenges and multilateralism. The press point by HR/VP Borrell ...
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